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Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kobe is one of the longest residents at Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center and has been there since early June while he is now available for foster, foster-to-adopt, or adoption. He is a friendly dog (three years old) who loves playing in the yard (and carries his ball on walks). WYMG
- ➤ Agnes is a young tabby cat available for adoption since September 9 at Sangamon County Animal Control—she is spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated, and she has tested healthy for both FIV and FeLV. WYMG
- ➤ A dedication ceremony was held today for a two-mile extension of the Sangamon Valley Trail into Menard County—state funding and Federal Transportation Enhancement Funds helped plan the extension as part of a nearly 13.5-mile trail connecting northern Sangamon and southern Menard counties from Springfield. Capitol City Now
- ➤ On Saturday, Springfield hosted a community outreach event to promote the Build Springfield program — a city plan that aims to improve community development and public safety — with local businesses and city departments offering bounce houses and free haircuts while city official Ethan Posey highlighted the volunteer spirit behind the effort. ABC 20
- ➤ Springfield’s Inner City Mission will join a worldwide discussion on homelessness during Conversations on a Bench from 2pm Thursday to 2pm Friday—sharing how it helps people transition back to regular life and work. Capitol City Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Makers on the Move returns to Springfield today as part of Manufacturing Month—organized by the Illinois Manufacturer’s Association and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, the bus tour will stop at 1:00 p.m. at the Ace Sign Company building on South 1st Street before ending in Rock Island on Friday. WMAY
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski spoke at the Illinois AFL—CIO headquarters in downtown Springfield with union members and federal workers. She warned that if the shutdown continues into November, 56,000 families and about 11,000 federal workers in her district could lose essential benefits. WYMG
- ➤ Members of the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office are wearing pink patches—part of the Pink Patch Program—in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Collectible patches and challenge coins are priced at ten and fifteen dollars with two-dollar shipping, and all proceeds will be donated at the end of the month. WMAY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, University of Illinois Springfield hosted the Out of the Darkness Walk that raised over $35,000 for suicide prevention efforts. Organizer Rachel Rodriguez said 411 participants joined quickly as the funds will support mental health programs and help those affected by suicide—strengthening community support. ABC 20
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Kobe is one of the longest residents at the Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center in Springfield—he has been overlooked by adopters since he arrived in early June. The friendly three-year-old dog enjoys walks and playtime in the shelter yard—he is available for foster care or adoption. Capitol City Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UIS men's soccer team fell 3-2 to Missouri S&T in a GLVC contest on Sunday at Kiwanis Stadium — dropping to 2-6-2 overall as coach Graham Shaw said they will need a stronger performance next Friday. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ After the opening round at The Pearl Club, the Illinois Springfield women's golf team holds a tie for second with a score of +16 from a total of 304 and is just two shots behind leader Maryville. The Prairie Stars, who made 10 birdies and 51 pars with strong rounds from Elaine Grant and Yi-Ting Hsieh, will try to finish strong in the final round scheduled for Monday, October 13. University of Illinois Springfield
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Carve for the Carillon
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon — Free admission — Celebrate fall by carving pumpkins in a community tradition with laughter and creativity.
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2025 GSDCA National Specialty Show
Event duration: Oct 17-25 — Illinois State Fairground — Entry fees vary — Celebrate the love of German Shepherds with competitions and exhibitions.
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